Turtle Darwin HD TX

Overview
1080p60 4:4:4 H.265/H.264 configurable hardware accelerated encoder HDCP1.4 compliant Advanced EDID management Unicast or Multicast transmission over GbE networks Independent routing of RS-232 and video/audio PoE and 12V DC power Video Wall up to 9×9 TAA Compliant 5 Year Warranty

Darwin HD Tx delivers stunning 1080p 60Hz 4:4:4 video with H.265 hardware acceleration, ensuring exceptional image quality at reduced bitrates. Equipped with PoE for simplified installation, it supports one-to-one and one-to-many multicast or unicast configurations, making it ideal for scalable AV environments. Advanced features include EDID management with scaling, HDCP 1.4, Phoenix analog audio breakout, and video wall support up to 9×9. Darwin HD Tx is fully TAA compliant and comes with a 5-year warranty.

About the Turtle Darwin HD TX
Darwin HD Tx overview

The Darwin HD Tx delivers stunning 1080p 60Hz 4:4:4 video with H.265 hardware acceleration, ensuring exceptional image quality at reduced bitrates. Equipped with PoE for simplified installation, it supports one-to-one and one-to-many multicast or unicast configurations, making it ideal for scalable AV environments. Advanced features include EDID management with scaling, HDCP 1.4, Phoenix analog audio breakout, and video wall support up to 9×9. Darwin HD Tx is fully TAA compliant and comes with a 5-year warranty

1080 60Hz in 4:4:4.

The Darwin HD Tx delivers pristine 1080 resolution at 60Hz with 4:4:4 chroma subsampling, ensuring true-to-life color and exceptional detail

H.265. hardware accelerated.

The Darwin HD Tx leverages H.265 hardware acceleration for ultra-efficient video compression, delivering stunning HD quality at reduced bitrates.

PoE. DC. Or both.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) streamlines installation with a single cable delivering both power and data, alternatively you can power with the included PSU. Or use PoE and DC for power redundancy.

One to One. One to Many.

Configure a direct 1-to-1 connection for simple point-to-point, or scale up with 1-to-Many multicast, distributing your content to multiple endpoints simultaneously.

Left & Right analog breakout over Phoenix.

Deliver balanced audio with ease using the left and right analog breakout over Phoenix connectors.

HDCP 1.4.

Ensure total compatibility and compliance with copyright standards using HDCP 1.4.

Advanced EDID Management.

Darwin HD family simplifies connections with advanced EDID management, featuring automatic detection and the ability to load custom EDID tables directly through the WebGUI.

Unicast. Multicast.

Darwin HD supports both Unicast and Multicast. Use Unicast for direct, one-to-one transmission, ensuring reliable performance with minimal network bandwidth. Switch to Multicast for efficient one-to-many distribution, perfect for sending the same content to multiple endpoints simultaneously.

Independent RS-232 routing.

Control each display independently with RS-232 routing, enabling precise communication between devices. Customize commands for specific endpoints without interfering with others, ensuring seamless integration and control in complex AV setups.

Small Form Factor.

The compact design makes it effortless to mount discreetly behind screens or in tight spaces. Perfect for sleek, professional installations

Videowall. Up to 9×9.

Darwin HD supports videowall configurations up to 9×9, enabling a massive 81 displays to be configured as a single display.

Built tough with all metal chassis.

Mineola are all housed in an all-metal chassis for maximum ruggedness. And yes, we painted them Turtle Aqua so you know it looks cool even if mounted under a table or in a rack room where no one will ever see them.

No fans. Only Fans.

Darwin family have no fans. All models are fan-less, totally silent, and without vibration. No fans. Only Fans.

TAA Compliant.

Turtle AV products sold in the USA are TAA compliant, meeting U.S. government standards for procurement. This ensures they can be confidently used in federal contracts, adhering to strict ethical sourcing and manufacturing regulations.

5 Year Warranty with Advance Replacement

Turtle proudly offers a 5 Year warranty on our Darwin family. Warranty is 5 years from date of purchase and we are also proud to offer a no hassle, no questions advance replacement warranty on all our products, including the Darwin family. More information about our warranty at www.turtleav.com

Technical
HDMI 1.3 compliant
HDCP 1.4 compliant
Video Bandwidth 4.95Gbps
Compression Codec H.265/HEVC
Network Bandwidth 1Gbps
Color Depth Input: 8/10/12-bit; Output: 8-bit
Colour Space RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 / 4:2:0
HDMI Audio Formats LPCM 2.0
ESD Protection IEC 61000-4-2 ±8kV (air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (contact discharge)
Connections
INPUT 1x HDMI (Type A, 19-pin female)
1x L/R Audio (3-pin 3.81mm Phoenix connector)
CONTROL 1x LAN (PoE IEEE 802.3af) RJ45 jack
1x RS-232 (3-pin 3.81mm Phoenix connector)
Mechanical
Housing Metal enclosure
Colour Turtle Aqua
Dimensions 120 [W] x 95mm [D] x 21.5mm [H]
Weight 295g
Power Supply Input: AC100-240V 50/60Hz
Output: DC 12V/2.5A
PoE IEEE 802.3af
Power Consumption 2.88W
Operating Temperature 32 – 104° F / -20 – 60° C
Relative Humidity 20% – 90% RH (no condensing)

1080p60 4:4:4
H.265/H.264 configurable hardware accelerated encoder
HDCP1.4 compliant
Advanced EDID management
Unicast or Multicast transmission over GbE networks
Independent routing of RS-232 and video/audio
PoE and 12V DC power
Video Wall up to 9×9
TAA Compliant
5 Year Warranty